Veterinary Technology Honours Practicum (VETS6622)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
10
Duration
Two Semesters
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
30 Contact hours
Prerequisite
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (or equivalent)
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to BVetTech (Hons) students.
Assessment methods
Case reports; case log; skills list; performance assessment; reflective essay
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course duration
This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 2, 2019 and completes in Semester 1, 2020.
Course description
This course provides hands-on, advanced training for veterinary technologists. Students will be based in approved, referral veterinary practices or other animal/technical environments (e.g. zoos, research institutes, government agencies). They will work as part of a para-veterinary team in managing clinical or professional caseload and activities, under the guidance of UQ staff and an external preceptor. This Work Integrated Learning approach to training will prepare the student for an advanced level of professional practice, as well as enhancing their employment prospects through acquisition of contextually appropriate skills and competences. Students commencing in Semester 1 full-time enrol in VETS6621 for 2 consecutive semesters. Students commencing in Semester 2 full-time enrol in VETS6622 for 2 consecutive semesters.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |